Minibus Driver - Bank

Runwood Homes; Armthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider is looking for a friendly Minibus Driver to support homes in the Armthorpe area on a bank basis. The role includes facilitating events, day trips, and managing bookings across homes. Applicants should have a Category D1 driving license and excellent people skills. Benefits include accrued paid holiday, weekly pay, and comprehensive ongoing training.

Benefits

Accrued Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free DBS Check and uniform

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Must hold a Category D1 driving license.
• Required excellent people skills and a flexible approach.
• Organised with strong time-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support homes on a bank basis, covering sickness and annual leave.
• Facilitate planned events, day trips, and short outings.
• Manage diary for bookings across homes.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Flexible approach

Organised

Time-keeping skills

Education

Category D1 driving license

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an outgoing and friendly Minibus Driver to support our homes in the area on a bank basis, covering sickness and annual leave. Our Minibus Drivers work with our homes to facilitate planned events, day trips and short outings to local shops and restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Support homes on a bank basis, covering sickness and annual leave.
• Facilitate planned events, day trips and short outings to local shops and restaurants.
• Manage your diary for bookings across the homes in your portfolio.

Qualifications

• Category D1 on your driving license.
• Excellent people skills and a flexible approach.
• Organised with great time-keeping skills.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

Development and culture

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents. As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish.

Recruitment and safeguarding

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

How to apply

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.

Benefits

• Accrued Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards